Who is Serif Zorba? Man accused of stabbing imam Sayed Elnakib
Lily Fisher
Published Jan 09, 2026
Serif Zorba, an occasional guest at the New Jersey mosque in Paterson has been blamed for cutting the imam
Sayed Elnakib, the imam, got numerous betray wounds from the aggressor, who was at last dwarfed by admirers
Zorba is being held in prison. His next trial is April 13
A man is blamed for cutting an imam in the US and is currently being accused of endeavoring to kill him. In the sacred month of Ramadan, the imam in the province of New Jersey was wounded while performing petitions from the beginning Sunday morning, as per press sources.
Sayed Elnakib, the strict pioneer, got numerous betray wounds from the attacker, who was ultimately dwarfed by admirers. He had huge however not hazardous injuries thus, and was taken to the emergency clinic.
Who is Serif Zorba? Serif Zorba, an occasional guest to the mosque in Paterson who has been blamed for attempting to kill somebody, has been named by the arraignment as the wrongdoer.
Zorba was blamed for first-degree endeavored murder, third-degree unlawful ownership of a weapon, and fourth-degree unlawful ownership of a weapon, as indicated by the indictment. On Monday, he showed up under the steady gaze of the appointed authority and entered a not-blameworthy request.
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Elnakib, who supported something like two cut injuries to his lungs, is still in the emergency clinic. “He was encircled by his better half and three young men and his condition is improving,” said Abdul Haman, a representative for the mosque.
Paterson sixth Ward Councilman Al Abdel-Aziz said in a proclamation on Sunday, “While it muddled persuaded the assailant, there is no defense for savagery of any sort, particularly in a holy space. As a local area, we must meet up to help each other and condemn all types of disdain and savagery. I’m sure that with affection, understanding, and regard, our whole local area will emerge from this more grounded than any time in recent memory.”
Zorba was described by local people as somebody who liked to sit alone and in isolation. To guarantee that admirers wouldn’t be hesitant to ask, the city pronounced that it would increment police action in and around mosques.
Zorba is being held in prison. His next trial is April 13.